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Chennai, June 29 (SocialNews.XYZ) Eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy during early Sunday hours, allegedly for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) into Sri Lankan waters. The fishermen had set out from Rameswaram on Saturday night and were taken into custody along with their boat, which was also seized by the Sri Lankan naval authorities. According to fisheries department officials, the fishermen were operating near Delft Island when they w ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 28 (ANI): The Union Ministry of Cooperation is set to organise a 'Manthan Baithak' of Cooperation Ministers of States and Union Territories (UTs) on June 30 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The Manthan Baithak will be chaired by the Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah. Also Read | Indian Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla Describes Life on ISS During Video Interaction With PM Narendra Modi, Says 'From Here, We See Sunrise and Sunset 16 Times a Day' (Watch ...Read More >
From Lucknow To Stars: 5 Lesser-Known Facts About Shubhanshu Shukla - 1st Indian On International Space Station CBSE Supplementary Exam Schedule 2025: The Central Board of Education (CBSE) has officially released the timetable of the Class 10th and Class 12th Supplementary Exams. Students who could not clear the class 10th or 12th exams (not more than two) or want to improve their scores can check their exam schedule through the official website, i.e. cbse.gov.in. The exams will start from 15t ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 28 (UNI) The government will organise a 'Manthan Baithak' on June 30 with an aim to review the initiatives and schemes of the Ministry of Cooperation and evaluate the progress made so far. The 'Manthan Baithak' will be chaired by Union Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah and will see the participation of Cooperation Ministers of states and Union Territories. The primary objective of the 'Manthan Baithak' is to comprehensively review the initiatives and schemes of the Ministry of ...Read More >
Sribhumi (Assam) [India], June 26 (ANI): Continuing her whirlwind tour of the Northeast, Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports Raksha Nikhil Khadse arrived in Sribhumi on Thursday under the Centre's Poorvottar Sampark Setu outreach initiative--an ambitious programme launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deepen administrative ties and accelerate development across the region. During a robust one-day engagement in Sribhumi, Khadse chaired a review meeting with officials from ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh, addressing the Monaco Marine Conference on Sunday, reiterated India's commitment to a resilient Blue Economy and pointed out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken about it twice in his two consecutive Independence Day addresses. In a symbolic show of global cooperation for ocean sustainability commemorating the 'World Ocean Day' today, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Norway's Minister of Internation ...Read More >
Hyderabad: As part of a 170-year-old tradition, tens of thousands of devotees assembled at the Nampally Exhibition Grounds on Sunday to receive the famous fish prasadam on the occasion of Mrigasira Karte. This annual ritual is said to offer relief from respiratory ailments like asthma and bronchitis.The event, which began at 11 am, was inaugurated by transport minister Ponnam Prabhakar. "For 170 years, the Bathini family has been providing fish prasadam to lakhs. What began in Doodh Bowli has no ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): Union Minister of Earth Sciences Dr Jitendra Singh, addressing the Monaco Marine Conference on Sunday, reiterated India's commitment to a resilient Blue Economy and pointed out that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had spoken about it twice in his two consecutive Independence Day addresses. In a symbolic show of global cooperation for ocean sustainability commemorating the "World Ocean Day" today, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh and Norway's Minister of Internation ...Read More >
Ahmedabad, June 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) With Ankur Bhattacharjee, Quadri Aruna, and Adriana Diaz all winning their singles rubbers, Kolkata ThunderBlades beat reigning champions Dempo Goa Challengers 9-6 in the Ultimate Table Tennis (UTT) Season 6 on Sunday. Kolkata's victory saw them move into the playoff spots, occupying fourth with 29 points. Goa, with six more game wins on the board, moved level on points with leaders Jaipur Patriots and U Mumba TT. The tie opened with a gripping clash between ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Paramesh Sivamani, officially inaugurated a new dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour in Kerala on Saturday. According to the release, the 76.7-metre advanced berth will facilitate the expedited deployment and turnaround of Indian Coast Guard vessels, thereby enhancing operational readiness for critical functions such as coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, anti-smuggling efforts, and fisher ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 8 (ANI): The Director General of the Indian Coast Guard (ICG), Paramesh Sivamani, officially inaugurated a new dedicated ICG jetty at Vizhinjam Harbour in Kerala on Saturday. According to the release, the 76.7-metre advanced berth will facilitate the expedited deployment and turnaround of Indian Coast Guard vessels, thereby enhancing operational readiness for critical functions such as coastal surveillance, search and rescue operations, anti-smuggling efforts, and fisher ...Read More >
Mumbai: An article by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi terming the 2024 state assembly polls as 'match-fixing' stirred a political controversy in Maharashtra. Statement Of Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said the Congress leader was insulting the voters and Ladki Bahins of Maharashtra. He said, "Rahul Gandhi has accepted his defeat in Bihar. As long as Rahul Gandhi keeps giving himself false assurances, his party can never win". Revenue Minister Chandrashekhar Ba ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Cabinet on Friday decided to implement two new schemes for the development of biotechnology and to enhance urban infrastructure. The Cabinet also gave its nod to a proposal to float a tender for Chheligada multipurpose medium irrigation project in Gajapati district. These proposals were approved at the Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. "The two new schemes, named 'Development of Biotechnology' and 'Mukhya Mantri Sahari Bikash Yojana (MSBY)', a ...Read More >
Kolkata: The Housing Infrastructure Development Corporation has started conducting a structural health test of the 425-metre New Town flyover over Biswa Bangla Sarani. Traffic cops said the flyover will undergo various tests every weekend for 20 days, after which the authorities will decide on taking corrective action if necessary.Currently, work has started on the Sector V-bound flank of the flyover. Barricades have been put up and motorists have been asked to move slowly. "The flyover flanks w ...Read More >
Mysuru: A team of experts, including United States Educational Relations vice-president and management professor Dr Scott Harriet and Maharshi International University psychology professor Dr Bernard Marcus, visited JSS Krishi Vignan Kendra at Suttur. They also participated in the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan drive held at Devanur village in Nanjangud taluk on Saturday.The experts interacted with JSS KVK centre chief BR Jnanesh and gathered information about the Centre's efforts in promoting ag ...Read More >
MUMBAI: A directive from the state prohibiting the sale of fish at Sassoon Docks, one of Mumbai's oldest and most active fish landing sites, has stirred the waters for the fishing community, especially Kolis at Colaba and Cuffe Parade. The ban on fish sales, recently imposed by the Maharashtra state fisheries department, is a first at the dock and, according to the Koli community, oversteps the annual ban on fishing during the monsoon from June 1 to July 31. While the community acknowledges the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], May 28 (ANI): The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the continuation of the interest subvention component under the Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for farmers for the financial year 2025-26, and approved required fund arrangements. It is a Central Sector Scheme aimed at ensuring the availability of short-term credit to farmers at an affordable interest rate through Kisan Credit card (KCC). Also Read | Parcel Bomb Case: Odisha Court Convicts Accused Punjilal Meh ...Read More >
New Delhi, May 28 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday approved the continuation of the interest subvention component under the modified interest subvention scheme (MISS) for loans to farmers during the financial year 2025-26, and approved the required fund arrangements, according to an official statement issued after the meeting. MISS is a Central sector scheme aimed at ensuring the availability of short-term credit to farmers at an affordab ...Read More >
New Delhi: The government on Wednesday approved continuation of Modified Interest Subvention Scheme (MISS) for 2025-26 under which farmers get short-term credit at affordable rate through Kisan Credit card (KCC). The decision regarding continuation of MISS for fiscal year 2025-26 with existing 1.5 per cent interest subvention was taken by the Union Cabinet, informed Information and Broadcasting Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The continuation of the scheme will cost exchequer Rs 15,640 crore. MISS ...Read More >
Leh/Jammu, May 26 (PTI) India's highest altitude Krishi Vigyan Kendra at Nyoma, located around 13,000 feet above see level in the Union Territory of Ladakh, will become part of a nationwide campaign aimed at empowering farmers with knowledge and tools for the Kharif crop season. The campaign, 'Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan', will be launched on May 29 from 731 Krishi Vigyan Kendras (KVKs) in coordination with the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR). "KVK Nyoma, the highest altitude ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Govt strongly opposed Centre's move to permit offshore mineral dredging along the coastline, including the state, warning that it would cause severe environmental damage and threaten the livelihood of thousands of fishermen. Industries minister P Rajeeve, responding to a submission in the assembly on Monday by opposition leader VD Satheesan, assured that the state would take all possible steps to prevent offshore sand mining. "We will do everything necessary to stop offshore ...Read More >
VMPL Ernakulam (Kerala) [India], February 4: Kings Infra Ventures Limited, a pioneer in the seafood and aquaculture industry. Operates across the entire seafood value chain, from farming to international trade, with extensive infrastructure including farms, and processing facilities, has announced that the recent government budget has introduced significant customs duty changes aimed at strengthening India's aquaculture sector. Key modifications include: * Reduction in Basic Customs Duty (BCD ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jan 8 (PTI) Indian exporters have huge opportunities to increase their share in the global agriculture trade from the current 2.4 per cent, a government official said on Wednesday. The global agriculture trade is about USD 2 trillion. Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority (APEDA) Chairman Abhishek Dev said that given these numbers, "huge opportunities" are there to increase exports from the country. Despite being the seventh largest agri exporter in ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Dec 11 (UNI) The International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) has said it was granted its first industrial design in India for a Solar-Powered Water Hyacinth Harvester developed by a team of scientists. The harvester is simple, affordable, and can be efficiently managed by semi-skilled or unskilled personnel, the Institute said in a release here. The solar-powered equipment, designed and fabricated in-house, is an affordable solution priced at under Rs ...Read More >
The project will help develop a state-wide WHS master plan considering micro catchment areas and disaster risk management. This will guide the creation of water security plans at the village level to be managed by the village employment councils, watershed management committees and water users' associations. The project will support the construction of 532 small water-storage facilities across 12 districts. These facilities will incorporate climate-resilient designs to capture and manage heavy ...Read More >
The overall development of the country is not possible without the development of agriculture and farmers. The nation's economy can be strengthened by the development of agriculture, fishery production, and livestock, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday. Gracing the convocation ceremony of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology at Bhubaneswar, she said agriculture is facing new challenges such as natural disasters, adverse effects of climate change, decreasing per capita farm ...Read More >
Rameswaram (Tamil Nadu), Dec 5 (UNI) The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended 14 fishermen from Rameswaram and confiscated two mechanized fishing trawlers allegedly for indulging in illegal fishing activities in its territorial waters early on Thursday. Tamil Nadu fisheries department officials said here that the fishermen had set sail into the sea in two mechanised fishing trawlers from Rameswaram fishing jetty on Wednesday morning for routine fishing. The fishermen were fishing on high seas north off ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Dec 5 (UNI)President Droupadi Murmu urged the students to contribute to the national goal of making India a developed nation by 2047 through innovative ideas and dedicated actions. Speaking at the convocation ceremony of Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) on the third day of her five-day visit to Odisha, the President said the convocation day opens the path to the promising future of students. She told students that they are now entering a different ecosystem w ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday graced the convocation ceremony of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology (OUAT) at Bhubaneswar. Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the convocation day opens the path to the promising future of students. She told students that they are now entering a different ecosystem in which they will face rigorous tests of their knowledge and skills in real-world situations. They are expected to contribute to nation-building thro ...Read More >
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